TCM pathology

Theories of Disease Etiology in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Internal Injury Causes – Seven Emotions (Internal Injury)

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Theories of Disease Etiology in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Internal Injury Causes - Seven Emotions (Internal Injury)

This article is summarized and organized based on the “Lectures on Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine” by Li Dexin, published by Renwei Press.The causes of internal injury are symmetrical to those of external pathogens, referring to pathogenic factors that directly harm the organs due to emotional or behavioral irregularities, including excessive emotions, overwork, indulgence, … Read more

Sublingual Vessels – “Stasis Vessels”

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Sublingual Vessels - "Stasis Vessels"

In normal individuals, there are two longitudinal major vessels located on either side of the frenulum under the tongue, known as the sublingual vessels (舌下络脉, jié xià luò mài). They are also referred to as “stasis vessels” (瘀络, yū luò). The mucous membrane under the tongue forms a prominent fold that connects to the floor … Read more

Sublingual Collaterals in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Sublingual Collaterals in Traditional Chinese Medicine

▲Click the blue “Nan Ke Yi Meng” above to followDaily progress in TCM brings joyLingxi Note:In TCM tongue diagnosis, the observation of the sublingual collaterals (their thickness, length, color, arrangement, distortion, nodules, etc.) reflects the state of Qi and blood in the body (normal, deficiency, blood stasis).In TCM, examining the tongue and pulse is essential; … Read more